TSC New Teachers Transfers After three years of employment
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has established guidelines for transferring teachers within Kenya, allowing both TSC-initiated and teacher-initiated transfers. Teachers can move to a different school, even within the first three years of their posting, under specific circumstances.
Key Requirements and Considerations for Teacher Transfers:
- TSC’s Role in Transfers:
- The TSC is responsible for ensuring equitable staff distribution across schools.
- Transfers can occur within the same county, sub-county, or between different regions, depending on staffing needs.
- Transfer Initiation:
- TSC-Initiated Transfers: TSC often initiates teacher transfers to balance staffing in schools. These transfers may be required to address critical needs in a specific region.
- Teacher-Initiated Transfers: Teachers can also request transfers, especially if they have served at the same school for over three years on permanent and pensionable terms.
- Transfer Application Process:
- In the past, transfer requests were submitted in writing. However, TSC now requires all transfer applications to be submitted online. Handwritten applications are no longer accepted.
- The online transfer system ensures efficient handling of requests, streamlining the process for both teachers and administrators.
- Notification Period:
- Before a transfer takes place, TSC provides teachers with at least three months’ notice. This is to ensure the teacher has adequate time to prepare for the move.
Reasons for Transfers:
Certain conditions may lead to a teacher’s transfer before completing the standard three years at a post:
- Medical Reasons:
- Teachers may request a transfer due to medical conditions. A registered medical practitioner must confirm the teacher’s health issues before TSC approves the transfer.
- Family Challenges:
- Transfers may also be granted in cases of serious family challenges, such as relocation or family emergencies, where remaining in the current post becomes unfeasible.
- Special Circumstances:
- Urgent staffing needs in the teaching service can prompt immediate transfers. In such cases, TSC may override the typical transfer period, transferring teachers without considering their length of stay at a particular school.
- Principal Requests:
- In some instances, school principals may request the transfer of a teacher. Such requests are evaluated based on the school’s staffing requirements and the teacher’s role.
Conclusion:
The TSC’s teacher transfer policy is designed to balance school staffing and address teachers’ personal and professional needs. Whether initiated by TSC or the teacher, the transfer process has been modernized, making it easier for teachers to apply through online systems. Teachers who meet specific conditions, such as medical reasons or family challenges, may be transferred even before the standard three-year period at a post.
